The subject of certification shows up in forums from time to time, so, I know that at the moment it is available only for QlikView Partners. No need to tell me :-)

However, I think this situation might be somewhat common: somebody is working directly for a client, and in the course of QlikView adoption in the company becomes something of a resident QlikView specialist. Some sort of official certification recognized/provided by QlikTech could be quite beneficial for professionals in this situation, and could also strenghten the positive perception of QlikView in the company.

So, what do you all think? Could QlikView benefit from opening the certification program to all interested developers? If somebody from QlikView team could share some thoughts/rumors regarding the future of certification program, that would be great too! (of course I'm not expecting official statements here ;-) )

I've just been on the phone with QlikTech Sweden and told that they - QT - does not have capacity (meaning: people) to certify non-partners... as of now. Surely, certification process is a profitable activity so there only must be demand created and supply will come.

Among 600k users (Mar '12) there'll be enough to support the idea so interested readers please sign up - they will eventually see us :-)

Yes. Good discussion thread. Actually I too looking for this since I am with Qlikview from version 4.5. I am not certified yet but interested. Share any good news on the certification for non-partners...

Agreed, Now a days almost all clients are looking for resources with QV training and certification. People who work like contractors and stuff should get a fair chance to write certifications. In a way it encourages more people to learn qlikview.

The Certification program has recently changed and has been made avaiable to all customers, not only partners as it was until now. Check here for further information and feel free to contact your nearest QlikView training center.